Whether traveling to the United States for work, school or to join family, the process can be both costly and time consuming. The process is often worth it to secure a visa, though. Unfortunately, learning that you are ineligible for a visa after months of waiting can...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Real estate disputes often include earnest money
When a Florida homeowner places his or her house on the market for sale, problems may arise between the time a potential buyer tours the home and the closing table, if he or she makes an offer that gets accepted. Legal problems can be challenging to resolve,...
What you say at a Stokes interview, matters
Sometimes, a person who has emigrated from another country of origin to Florida is called to appear at a Stokes interview. This is an official meeting that takes place within the U.S. immigration law system. It is a way for immigration officials to determine whether a...
Obtain an E-5 visa to invest in a business
Many Florida business owners emigrated from other countries of origin with a dream to invest in the American economy by opening a company of their own. Someone wanting to invest $900,000 or more may apply for an E-5 visa to become a permanent resident of the United...
Florida homeowner is suing real estate company
When a Florida resident is in the market for a new home, he or she may rely on a transaction broker to present an offer to a seller. A man and his wife had been in search of a waterfront home when, the husband says, they found the home of their dreams. They waived...
Dealing with HOA disputes
There are many reasons why you might be excited to purchase a home. For some people, a home signifies a large financial investment, while others look at it as an indication of being financially stable. However, a lot of people are excited about home ownership because...
Former police chief facing real estate dispute
While many people move to Florida for the amenities of coastal living and warm weather, some prefer to live in the more rural areas of the state. It’s not uncommon for a real estate dispute to arise when the buying and selling of land is occurring in remote regions. A...
Employment-based immigration system, backlogged
There are hundreds of thousands (or more) people waiting to come to Florida and other locations in the United States to work. Every year, the federal government issues 140,000 green cards through the employment-based immigration system. Green card holders are granted...
Are you eligible for US citizenship?
Immigrating to the United States takes a great deal of courage and, often, sacrifice. After living here for several years, many individuals want to take the permanent step of obtaining citizenship. While following this journey can be exciting, it can also be stressful...
Guns drawn over a real estate dispute
It is not uncommon for Florida neighbors to occasionally disagree about property issues. For instance, a tree growing in one person’s yard might extend over a fence into a neighbor’s yard and the two neighbors might disagree about whether the neighbor in the second...

